Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

Events

Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific

02 December 2014 to 03 December 2014
Manila
Philippines

This Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific: Strategic Investments for Evidence and Action engaged government officials from multiple sectors (health, finance, planning, statistics, ICT), development partners, and experts to pursue a policy dialogue in increasing ICT and information infrastructure investments that accelerate universal health coverage (UHC) progress in Asia and the Pacific. Through plenary and panel discussions, parallel sessions, meet the experts open forum, displays, and networking, around 125 to 140 participants from 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific who attended the event discovered common critical issues related to ICT, data, monitoring and evaluation, analysis, and use of information for UHC.

Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
02 Dec 2014 Conference Overview Alvin Marcelo, Jost Wagner
02 Dec 2014 Speech Opening Remarks - Conference on Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage with ICT in Asia and the Pacific
ADB President Takehiko Nakao in his speech touched upon three issues: (i) why strong health systems are important for development in Asia and the Pacific...
Takehiko Nakao
02 Dec 2014 Session Brief Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Thissession held discussions on defining the context of ICT for measuring and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). A global overview of the latest...
02 Dec 2014 Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
Thispresentation explains the process of developing the post-2015 development agenda. The definition and measurement of progress towards universal health...
David Evans
02 Dec 2014 Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Measuring and Achieving Universal Health Coverage [Slides] [Multimedia] Universal health coverage (UHC) is the most powerful single concept that the public health field can offer. Noting the major components of UHC’s goals... Ali Ghufron Mukti
02 Dec 2014 Setting the Stage for Universal Health Coverage in the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Global Vision, Trends, and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework Monitoring Health Systems: On the Road to Universal Health Coverage Vivian Lin
02 Dec 2014 Session Brief for Parallel Cross-Sectoral Working Groups Framing the Context: ICT-Enabled Health Systems – a Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity?
Thissession was organized with the objective to show how ICT for health provides strategic returns on investments that reap benefits on operational efficiency...
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, ICT, and Development Agencies on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Building a Digital Health Platform as a Way to Maximize Returns on ICT Investments Aurora Rubio
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, ICT, and Development Agencies on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Evidence-Based Strategic Investment to Sustain the HIV Response
Thispresentation provides a regional overview of the trends in HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. It shows how evidence is fundamental for an accelerated...
Maria Elena Filio-Borromeo
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, ICT, and Development Agencies on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems: A Necessity for the Region to Overcome Socio-Economic and Health Challenges
Data on mortality and cause of death are essential especially in monitoring health trends, and are particularly relevant to the Asia and Pacific region...
Lene Mikkelsen
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, ICT, and Development Agencies on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Donor Perspective: Strategy for Global Health Diplomacy and Health Systems Monitoring
Thispresentation discusses the global health strategy of Japan, including its key pillars. It also covers some of the bottlenecks in achieving universal...
Naoyuki Kobayashi
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Health, Social Protection Agencies, and eHealth Experts on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Operationalizing the e-Governance Framework for Health
Thispresentation discusses the issues in the implementation of e-health services. Software Framework is considered the key enabler to develop applications...
Guil Kang
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Health, Social Protection Agencies, and eHealth Experts on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Experience from Bangladesh: Universal Health Coverage Indicators and Digital Health Strategy
Global initiatives demonstrate the necessity of ICT in the establishment of an electronic health and social development tracking system. Recognizing ICT...
Abul Kalam Azad
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Health, Social Protection Agencies, and eHealth Experts on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Partnerships for Enabling Universal Health Coverage [Slides] [Multimedia] Thispresentation shares the approach of Joint Learning Network, particularly its IT track, to achieve universal health coverage. It highlights the importance... Kate Wilson
02 Dec 2014 Parallel Session by the Ministries of Health, Social Protection Agencies, and eHealth Experts on Framing the Context for ICT-Enabled Health Systems: A Luxury, an Option, or a Necessity for Achieving Universal Health Coverage? Donor Perspective: Reaching the Hard to Reach with mHealth Haitham El-Noush
02 Dec 2014 Session Brief ICT for Development for Universal Health Coverage
Thissession brought together thought leaders to share their experiences and discuss their perspectives on how ICT can drive development in a more efficient...
02 Dec 2014 Session Brief Evidence and Innovation Fair
Thissession provided the time and space for the participants to engage in more intimate conversations with experts and innovators on current projects ...
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
03 Dec 2014 Session Brief Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage
ICT is an important resource to support national initiatives towards universal health coverage (UHC). ICT, however, is complex and often considered an...
03 Dec 2014 Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage Improving Health Financing for Universal Health Coverage: The Role of ICT Xu Ke
03 Dec 2014 Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage Investment in Health ICT
Thispresentation provides a background overview of the development of health management information system in Mongolia. The IT infrastructures that are...
Tsolmongerel Tsilaajav
03 Dec 2014 Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage Multi-Sector Approach to Target Effective ICT for Universal Health Coverage in the Philippines
Thispresentation shares the development of eHealth governance in the Philippines. The key enablers in leadership and governance, including the adoption...
Alvin Marcelo
03 Dec 2014 Developing the Investment Case for ICT in Achieving Universal Health Coverage Strengthening Health Systems: Lessons Learned on the Potential of ICT for Universal Health Coverage
Thispresentation provides an overview of GIZ’s work on health and social protection. It also shows the range of GIZ’s work on universal health coverage...
Inge Baumgarten
03 Dec 2014 Session Brief for Parallel Cross-Sectoral Working Groups to Identify Priority Actions on How to Address our Challenges? Solutions to Promote Strategic ICT Investments
Thissession involved health sector and non-health sector stakeholders and decision makers. It provided them with actionable evidence-based business cases...
03 Dec 2014 Presentation iCTen Steps: Interventions with Impacts for Informing ADB/WHO Policy Brief
03 Dec 2014 Presentation Moving Forward: Measure Universal Health Coverage Better and Achieve More with ICT?

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